Every child deserves to experience holiday magic—the joy of receiving a gift chosen just for them. But each year, many of the young people served by Hillside run the risk of receiving no gifts at all.
You have the power to change that. As a Hillside Special Santa, you can bring holiday magic to some of our community’s most vulnerable children. 2025 marks the extraordinary 50th season of our Special Santa toy-and-gift drive—and I encourage everyone reading this message to join your neighbors in making this our biggest and most impactful season yet.
Special Santa has a proud legacy of spreading holiday joy: Last year alone, more than 8,000 gifts were distributed to children served by our programs throughout the regions we serve. Year after year, this is made possible thanks to the hard work of our dedicated employees and critical support from donors like you.
Making a gift is easy, with plenty of options available to make a difference this season. Please visit our Special Santa page to explore whether you’d like to purchase gifts and deliver them to a donation box in your community; organize a fundraiser to rally support among friends and coworkers; or simply make a convenient monetary donation. (Every dollar raised goes directly to purchasing gifts for children served by Hillside).
No matter your choice, please become a Special Santa by December 12, 2025, and help us spread holiday joy. Thank you for your support, and Happy Holidays!
Maria Cristalli
President & CEO